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Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by naptu2: 3:32am On Mar 23, 2018 |
Sir Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's father) is dead. Obasanjo loses father-in- law, Abebe, at 99 http://sunnewsonline.com/obasanjo-loses-father-in-law-abebe-at-99/ 4 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by naptu2: 3:33am On Mar 23, 2018 |
UAC was the largest non-oil company in Nigeria in the 1970s, ‘80s and early 1990s. The two most important business executives in Nigeria at that time were the M.D. of Shell (the largest oil company) and the Chairman of UAC (the largest non-oil company). They were almost like presidents. One of them, Chief Ernest Shonekan (Chairman of UAC in the 1980s and early 1990s) even became Head of State of Nigeria. The company was huge and (at various times) included the following subsidiaries: 1) A.J. Seward ( "for skin, hair and body care" ) : They made hair creams, body creams and lotions, face powders and other beauty products. 2) Kingsway Department Stores: They had the largest supermarket and mall chain in Nigeria. 3) Kingsway Chemists: A chain of pharmacies that was spread right across Nigeria. 4) UAC Foods: This included Kingsway Rendezvous (now known as Mr Biggs), Gala Sausage Rolls, Wall's Ice Cream, Spring Waters Nigeria Ltd (makers of SWAN Water, Gossy Water and SWAN soft drinks), etc. 5) UAC Motors: GM Nigeria (Bedford, Chevrolet and Isuzu), Federated Motors Industries Ltd (locally made Bedford trucks) and Niger Motors. 6) Bordpak Ltd (packaging). 7) Premier Packaging Ltd. 8 ) UAC Technical Ltd: Industrial machines and huge electricity generators. 9) G.B. Olivant: Trading company. 10) UAC Property Development Company: They own 1004 Estate, Golden Tulip Hotel (formerly Dubar Hotel), Abebe Court Ikoyi, etc. 11) Grand Cereals: Grand Pure Soya Oil, etc. 12) MDS Logistics: Wharehouses, haulage, distribution, etc. 13) Chemical and Allied Products Limited (CAPL) : Dulux and Caplux paints, etc. 14) African Timber and Plywood Ltd. 15) West African Cold Storage. This company has directly or indirectly produced several very wealthy families including the Abebes, the Dantatas, the Dangotes, the Murray-Bruces and the Shonekans. UAC has helped to nurture the fortunes of some of Nigeria's wealthiest families. 1) Dantata/Dangote: Alhassan Dantata's business got a big boost when he got contracts to supply UAC (Royal Niger Company) groundnuts, kola nuts, etc. 2) Murray-Bruce: Mulligan Murray-Bruce (Ben Bruce's father) was a UAC executive who did so well that upon retiring he was given Domino Stores to run. 3) Abebe: Sir Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's father) was Chairman of UAC (also Chairman of Nigerian Breweries) in the 1970s. He did so well, that several UAC and Nigerian Breweries facilities are named after him (Abebe Village, Igamu). In the picture below are the logo of the Royal Niger Company, UAC's first logo and UAC's current logo (which was adopted in the 2000s). The logo in the middle is my favourite. 54 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by naptu2: 3:34am On Mar 23, 2018 |
Sir Christopher was the first Nigerian chairman of UAC. He was employed by UAC in 1935, became deputy chairman of the company in 1972 and was its Chairman and CEO from 1975-1980. He was also chairman of Nigerian Breweries, Vitafoam Nigeria and ICON Merchant Bank. Unfortunately several of his children died before him. 4 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by Ikechuob: 3:39am On Mar 23, 2018 |
R.i.p |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by Nobody: 4:01am On Mar 23, 2018 |
Great Loss to Edo State. R I P 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by Nobody: 4:19am On Mar 23, 2018 |
may his soul rest in peace. 2 Likes |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by adeniyi3971(m): 5:04am On Mar 23, 2018 |
Sleep on!! 1 Like |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by GreenArrow1(m): 5:18am On Mar 23, 2018 |
Celebration of life noni. 99 years no be beans. Safe passage to the great beyond sir. 8 Likes |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by beanyroshin: 5:19am On Mar 23, 2018 |
May he RIP 1 Like |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by thundafire: 5:20am On Mar 23, 2018 |
Celebration of life but dis days dey dragon skull miners association wouldn't let people reach again |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by omowolewa: 5:20am On Mar 23, 2018 |
RIP baba Stella 1 Like |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by Mayflowa(m): 5:21am On Mar 23, 2018 |
Rest in peace 1 Like |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by Aldebaran(m): 5:22am On Mar 23, 2018 |
Hmmm 1 Like |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by seunlayi(m): 5:22am On Mar 23, 2018 |
Rip |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by majamajic(m): 5:23am On Mar 23, 2018 |
rip sir 1 Like |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by Asuokaa: 5:23am On Mar 23, 2018 |
did anyone know that Chibok is a Christian community in borno The town of Chibok is primarily a Christian village with a Muslim minority. [1][2] Most of the village speaks the Kibaku language . [1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chibok 8 Likes |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by MsFaith: 5:23am On Mar 23, 2018 |
Rest in peace sir. |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by Ushiefrank(m): 5:31am On Mar 23, 2018 |
R. I. P |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by TourismMan(m): 5:32am On Mar 23, 2018 |
naptu2: You are old Sir. If not, how did you get to know all these? 14 Likes |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by amiibaby(f): 5:32am On Mar 23, 2018 |
Rip |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by Nobody: 5:34am On Mar 23, 2018 |
amiibaby:I wish you more life! Blessings. |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by TourismMan(m): 5:35am On Mar 23, 2018 |
naptu2: I can now decipher how OBJ got to meet Stella and they got married.......big man to big man. 7 Likes |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by seanswitch(m): 5:35am On Mar 23, 2018 |
naptu2: Nice info naptu2. These people have perfected the act of passing on wealth and affluence to their children and cronies. Little wonder a recent research in America revealed that the easiest way to make it is to be born to rich parents or marry into a rich family. It's one sided world folks. 11 Likes |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by femi4: 5:36am On Mar 23, 2018 |
Ba mi ki Stella bo ba dorun...sun re o 2 Likes |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by cooldipo(m): 5:37am On Mar 23, 2018 |
What a life! Big players of his generation! |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by amiibaby(f): 5:37am On Mar 23, 2018 |
MattDoyin:thanka dear today is my birthday 2 Likes |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by Dominikus: 5:42am On Mar 23, 2018 |
Requiescat in Pacem Sir 2 Likes |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by samsono30: 5:48am On Mar 23, 2018 |
So we should cry or follow him to the grave? |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by dfrost: 5:51am On Mar 23, 2018 |
Thanks for sharing your information naptu2. He even helped others to make a fortune. |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by Iyajelili(f): 5:58am On Mar 23, 2018 |
At 99? Oku eko niyen.....RIP Sir |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by FrenchWay: 5:59am On Mar 23, 2018 |
... Just after OBJ's recent visit. Hmmmmm Shebi he wan wipe away d whole family ni |
Re: Christopher Abebe (Stella Obasanjo's Father) Is Dead by fuellessgen: 6:01am On Mar 23, 2018 |
99 years? This one will not reincarnate again o! Lai Lai! 1 Like |
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